There are lots of free recording and editing programs out there. Here are a few we like:

Windows Movie Maker (Windows only) is a video recorder and editor built right into your operating system. Search for it on your computer and create a masterpiece in minutes.

Garage Band (Mac only) is Apple's easy-to-use mixing and recording software. Harness the simplicity and power of your Mac for high-quality sound production.

Myna is a browser-based audio mixer and recorder. No download required. Produce audio clips then save them to your desktop to upload to PodOmatic.

Audacity is a free, downloadable sound editor and recorder. You can use it to record live audio, convert tapes and records into original recordings, cut, copy, splice or mix sounds together, and much more.